Instagram Profile Picture API

Overview

This Python API enables users to retrieve an Instagram profile picture URL by providing a username. It is designed for simplicity and ease of integration into various applications. The API can be hosted for free on platforms like Heroku, making it accessible for developers seeking a lightweight solution.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mrxehmad/Instagram_profile_API.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Instagram_profile_API

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the Flask application:

   python app.py

2. Access the API at http://localhost:80/get_profile_pic with the following query parameter:

   • username: The Instagram username for which you want to retrieve the profile picture.

   Example:

   http://localhost:80/get_profile_pic?username=example_user

Deployment on Heroku

1. Create a Heroku account and install the Heroku CLI.
2. Login to Heroku in the terminal:

   heroku login

3. Create a new Heroku app:

   heroku create

4. Deploy the application to Heroku:

   git push heroku master

5. Open the deployed app in the browser:

   heroku open

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or pull requests for improvements or additional features.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.